Serving on board one of our ships, Doulos Hope or Logos Hope, as Doctor / Medical Officer, you will be using your training and experience to provide medical care and treatment to the crew, staff and guests of our vessels.
Responsibilities and tasks
Manage, support and equip the Team Members of the Clinic;
Run and maintain the Clinic on a regular basis and provide medical care and treatment to crew, staff and guests on board;
Organise and coordinate the 24/7 emergency medical schedule;
Ensure that crew medicals of (new) crew members are being done as necessary according to the Maritime standards and regulations;
Ensure that the Patient records are documented in our database system / Medical Treatment Log Book and make reports of any work-related injuries;
Advise and coordinate when people need medical care or diagnostics on shore, and liaise with the onshore Medical Officer where appropriate;
Advise the ship’s personnel of disease prevention measures to be taken in any particular areas or ports;
Maintain and restock the Clinic’s medications and supplies and ensure that new medications or supplies are being ordered when needed;
Ensure that the medical equipment is working well and arrange servicing, repairing or replacing if needed;
Inform the Master of any unusual sicknesses or epidemics on board and request assistance if required;
Participate in emergency routine drills, including fire and Abandon Ship Drills and fulfil the specific duties as stated on the Muster List.
Essential requirements:
Completed the studies/education as medical doctor
A full valid license to practice
Work experience in a hospital or Doctor’s practice
Preferred requirements:
Experienced in general medicine, surgery and anesthetics (benefit, not essential)
Good communication skills
Good people skills
Service focus
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Able to cope with stressful situations
OM’s Ship Ministry
OM’s Ship Ministry Ships is a family of dedicated, selfless people whom God has called to offer their abilities and their heart. We depend humbly upon our global support base of faithful partners, whose prayers and finance make our service possible.